Poverty, lack of government recognition contributes to problem
Sheila Lumumba's death in Kenya in April among cases cited
One victim forced to pay $600 for release
Respondents in 15 countries participated in Ichikowitz Family Foundation poll
Sheila Lumumba was killed inside her home
Anti-LGBTQ rights group is behind measure
The pandemic, poverty has exacerbated problem
Activists share their experiences with the Blade
Ricky ‘Rikki’ Nathanson fled Zimbabwe, now lives in Md.
Tanzania intervention policies ignite activists